Stir: My Broken Brain and the Meals That Brought Me Home by Jessica Fechtor

Fechtor was 28 years old and a Harvard PhD candidate when she suffered a brain aneurysm while running. She lost sight in her left eye and her sense of smell (which eventually returns). As she slowly recovers, she finds great comfort in being able to cook again.

Yes, there are recipes included and I have the Sesame Noodles in my refrigerator right now cooling down.